These Are The Best SoulCycle Instructors in Every City

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After years of resisting, I have quickly become a cult follower of SoulCycle. I go twice a week and I considered making my online dating profile bio, "just looking for someone to ride with," until I realized... maybe not. Throughout the past semester, I frequented Chris Pepe's 7 am classes at SoulCycle Georgetown — close to class and even closer to a post-game acai bowl from South Block. But now that I'm interning in NYC for the summer, I have to find a new instructor. To save you all the research that I had to do, here are the best SoulCycle instructors in every city.

Charlee is my personal favorite in NYC. Her classes combine sprints, hills, and a weights section that doesn't let you rest. Expect to be doing tap-backs with weights with Charlee, but your toned butt will thank you later.

Northern California (8 studios):

I may be biased as Pepe began my Soul obsession, but he is truly a god on the bike. He does the perfect mix of hills and sprints, and with an upbeat playlist full of trending pop music, his class deserves the "Pepe Party" title.

New Jersey (1 studio):

Beginning her SoulCycle career as a rider needing a break from the corporate world, Kaley eventually transitioned to a full-time instructor. Expect to sprint throughout Kaley's class and dance to some of the best music of all time (think: Taylor, Kanye, and Ellie Goulding).

Long Island (2 studios):

According to my Soul obsessed friend, Matt Miller is the best because he is "HARD AS SHIT." The class will feel fresh and different because Miller switches up the usual class structure — instead of starting in third for the first song, some classes begin with an in-saddle sprint.

Westchester (3 studios):

If you can get up for a 6 am, first, congrats on being a better human than I am, and second, go to Taye's class immediately. With a background in dance, Taye focuses mainly on sick beats and rhythm. Self Magazine also published a feature on her Instagram, and I love her Insta because it truly exudes motivation.

Massachusetts (5 studios):

I have never felt so happy to be on the bike as I have Liah's class. She has a background in yoga and barre, so expect a lot of intricate moves on the bike and an intense end-of-class-stretch. Her classes feature cool pop music with some ~hip vibes~.

DMV Area (5 studios):

When I was informed that Chris Pepe was leaving DC Soul to teach in California, I was inconsolable. I think I cried for about 2 hours before realizing I needed to book a "goodbye class." I never thought that I could find a new DC fave until I went to Sunny Mae's class. She is incredibly enthusiastic and does a bunch of tap-back push-ups, which I absolutely hate in the moment, but later love the results.

Chicago (4 studios):

Be warned that Devin loves a good sprint, so your heart is going to be pulsating throughout this class. But, because of these sprints, you can also expect a killer workout that's kept fun with a bunch of fast and upbeat music.

Texas (6 studios):

If you're looking for an intense workout, Austin is where it's at. His classes emphasize hills and tap-backs, and he puts a special focus on form (which is surprisingly super uncommon for most instructors).

Toronto (1 studio):

Originally an NYC instructor, Ty has brought his talents to Toronto for the brand new studio, along with some sass and a lot of booty pops. Get ready for a dance party in the saddle with Ty.

No matter where you ride, you now know some of the most inspiring instructors that keep us logging in right at noon on Mondays. Keep on tapping it back and turning it up with your new favorites.

#SpoonTip:this list is by no means exhaustive, and many of the instructors that are not listed are still phenomenal. The riding experience is super individual, these are just some of the fan favorites from each city.